Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2
Jerry Cantrell · 2002
140 min · 25 tracks · alternative metal
A haunting blend of grunge and metal, layered with introspective lyrics and heavy, brooding instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Angel Eyes — This track stands out with its melodic guitar lines and emotionally charged lyrics reflecting on loss and longing, encapsulating the album's overall theme of introspection.
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Hellbound — With its gritty riffs and relentless energy, this song exemplifies Cantrell’s ability to blend aggression with vulnerability, showcasing his range as a songwriter.
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Castaway — The haunting atmosphere and poignant storytelling in Castaway highlight Cantrell's lyrical prowess, making it a compelling representation of his emotional journey throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective reflections on personal turmoil
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- long sessions of cathartic release
- raw intensity for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- dislike lengthy introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 marked Jerry Cantrell's first solo project after the dissolution of Alice In Chains. This double album followed his debut solo effort, Boggy Depot, and showcased a deeper exploration of personal themes following the band's hiatus due to lead singer Layne Staley's struggles with addiction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice in Chains· Soundgarden· Stone Temple Pilots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Psychotic Break 4:08
- 2 Bargain Basement Howard Hughes 5:38
- 3 Owned 5:18
- 4 Angel Eyes 4:44
- 5 Solitude 4:00
- 6 Mother's Spinning in Her Grave (Glass Dick Jones) 3:54
- 7 Hellbound 6:45
- 8 Spiderbite 6:38
- 9 Pro False Idol 7:17
- 10 Feel the Void 6:57
- 11 Locked On 5:36
- 12 Gone 5:08
Disc 2
- 1 Castaway 4:59
- 2 Chemical Tribe 6:35
- 3 What It Takes 4:44
- 4 Dying Inside 6:26
- 5 Siddhartha 6:02
- 6 Hurts, Don't It? 4:46
- 7 She Was My Girl 3:59
- 8 Pig Charmer 8:11
- 9 Anger Rising 6:14
- 10 S.O.S. 5:07
- 11 Give It a Name 4:02
- 12 Thanks Anyway 5:26
- 13 31/32 7:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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